Languages for specific purposes

Lecturer

Fehrer K

Course number

990931

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course offers insights into selected cultural areas of Austria and other German-speaking countries. Topics include: culture and diversity, the city of Salzburg with an excursion to the Salzburg Museum, the German language, food culture with an excursion to a weekly market, media, personalities, business, and poetry. We will look at topics in more detail through your own personal cultural discoveries in the German-speaking world and reflect on, present and share them. Cultural findings from the participants* home countries will also contribute to enriching the intercultural exchange. All modes of communication (reception, production, interaction, mediation) will be covered in variety of activities.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Specht, Franz et al.: Zwischendurch mal…Landeskunde. Niveau A2-B1. Hueber, 2017. ISBN 978-3-19-301002-5. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B1

Target level

B1+

Start

Mo, 05.10.2026, 17:00-18:45, 2.403

Lecturer

Strasser M

Course number

990933

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course is specifically designed for students, lecturers and researchers (or other interested persons) who wish to expand and deepen their knowledge of scientific German. During the course participants, will develop and perfect their reading and writing skills. In addition to selected text types (for example summary, abstract, protocol), specific structures of scientific language as well as learning and working techniques will also be discussed.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Buchner, Patricia: Campus Deutsch B2/C1: Schreiben. Interaktive Version. Hueber, 2019. ISBN 978-3-19-111003-1. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2+

Target level

C1 (academic German skills)

Start

Mo, 05.10.2026, 17:00-18:45, 2.442

Lecturer

Kenny P

Course number

990928

Hours per week

2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

This course gives students the practical training they need to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work. It helps learners to make measurable progress in learning English for the work environment. One of the main focus points will be communication competencies.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B1+. Coursebook (hard copy). Pearson, 2022. ISBN 978-1-292-37259-4. Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B1+. Access code (eBook). Pearson, 2020. ISBN 978-1-292-35755-3. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

A2+/B1

Target level

B1 (business English skills)

Start

Do, 01.10.2026, 17:15-18:45, 1.009

Lecturer

Ahrer L

Course number

990929

Hours per week

2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

In this course all modes of communication (reception, production, interaction, mediation) will be developed in a business context. A range of topics will be covered including marketing and finance and business communication competencies such as email writing, business presentations, negotiations and meetings.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B2+. Coursebook (paper copy). Pearson, 2019. ISBN 978-1-292-37261-7. Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business Partner B2+. Interactive eBook with Online Practice. Pearson, 2021. ISBN 978-1-292-41832-2. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B1+/B2

Target level

B2 (business English skills)

Start

Di, 06.10.2026, 19:00-20:30, 1.005

Lecturer

Huber L

Course number

990925

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course aims to develop academic listening and speaking competencies for advanced level students in an academic environment. Learner outcomes include academic vocabulary development, listening skills improvement in an academic setting, and improved academic discussion and presentation skills. Activities include formal presentations, research discussions, and reports on individual research.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Caplan, Nigel A. et al.: Q: Skills for Success 5: Listening and speaking, fourth edition. Student‘s book (Part A) with online practice, C1. Oxford University Press, 2025. ISBN 978-0-19-415425-3. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2+

Target level

C1 (academic English skills)

Start

Do, 01.10.2026, 17:15-18:45, 2.403

Lecturer

Ahrer L

Course number

990927

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course develops academic reading and writing competencies for advanced level students (B2+-C1). Learning outcomes include the development of academic vocabulary and grammatical structures and the expansion of reading and writing competencies in an academic setting.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Caplan, Nigel A. et al.: Q: Skills for Success 5: Reading and writing, fourth edition. Student‘s book (Part A) with online practice, C1. Oxford University Press, 2025. ISBN 978-0-19-415483-3. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2+

Target level

C1 (academic English skills)

Start

Mi, 07.10.2026, 17:15-18:45, 2.403

Lecturer

Hülsmann C

Course number

990920

Hours per week

2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Course material will be provided by course teacher. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B1 level in Romance language

Target level

plurilingual competences

Start

Di, 06.10.2026, 17:15-18:45, 2.403

Lecturer

Guntersdorfer I

Course number

990832

Hours per week

1,5 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

This course is particularly suitable for international students at the University of Salzburg Topics and questions of inquiry: How do we adapt to and integrate into new cultural environments, and what competences do we need to understand people from different cultural settings? The lectures and the tutorial will investigate these questions. The course addresses the question of intercultural development in intercultural settings, during study abroad, in migration contexts, and within international companies and organizations. We will explore the meaning of culture and cultural differences; acquiring and adapting culture; the meaning of words like “foreign” and “strangers” in society; the basic principles of communication and interpersonal perception; and intercultural learning and the development of intercultural competence according to current scientific models. We critically analyze various cultural patterns through ethnographic observations of everyday life and examine perceived cultural standards, touching on the topics of othering and ethnicity. Attendance in the lectures and tutorials is mandatory.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Recommended Readings: Ting‑Toomey, S., & Dorjee, T. (2018). Communicating across cultures. (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press. Slimbach, R. G. (2010). Becoming world wise: An ethnography of study abroad. Stylus Publishing. Bennett, M. J. (2004). Becoming interculturally competent. In J. Wurzel (Ed.), Toward multiculturalism: A reader in multicultural education (pp. 62–77). Intercultural Resource Corporation. Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural: An integrative theory of communication and cross-cultural adaptation. SAGE Publications. Hall, E. T. (1976). Beyond culture. Anchor Press/Doubleday.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

Target level

The primary goal is to acquire foundational knowledge of intercultural competence and development. In detail, students will: • learn theories of intercultural communication about adaptation and integration• identify and question cultural patterns and standards• focus on interpersonal development in intercultural encounters in everyday life and work • For International Students: We will investigate the questions of cultural standards and cultural comparisons critically. • study the principles of intercultural conflicts based on acculturation and biases • learn theories of intercultural communication about the emergence of conflicts • identify the multidimensional cause of intercultural conflicts • find multiple possible solutions to intercultural incidents through scientific theories in group work • acquire practical knowledge for intercultural encounters in everyday life and work • For International Students: to acquire knowledge about intercultural patterns

Start

Do, 01.10.2026, 13:15-14:30, U1.003 E.003 (Flacher Hörsaal / G. Eisler )

Remark

Participants need access to Blackboard.

Lecturer

Bauer F, Bogensperger T, Strasser M

Course number

990926

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course is aimed at those who want to take part in a Language Centre course in the summer semester and at the same time improve their language competencies independently. Participants choose from various independent learning options e.g., tandem, Language Meetup, collaborative platforms, events, freely available materials, etc. They plan and reflect on their learning process and are supported by teachers and colleagues at group and individual meetings.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Course material will be provided by course teacher. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

You are attending a language course at the Language Centre in the current academic year.

Target level

learner autonomy

Start

Do, 01.10.2026, 15:15-16:45, 2.442